Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 176.81JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Top things to do in Kurobe
€ 270.35
Kamikochi & Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Tour (From Tokyo)
English guided
Free cancellation
(179) • 2K+ booked
€ 260.19
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen
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English guided
Free cancellation
(7) • 50+ booked
€ 158.39
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(Summer/Fall only) Tateyama-Kurobe: Walking on the "Roof of Japan"
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(11) • 100+ booked
€ 186.65
€ 50.90
€ 259.05
Hotels in Kurobe
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€ 152.20
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€ 324.66
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€ 104.46
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€ 214.68
Feel Unazuki
Instant confirmation
€ 101.18
Hotel Aqua Kurobe (Aug 1, 2019 Reopened)
Instant confirmation
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€ 80.28
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€ 57.30
Reviews of Kurobe activities
HAN *******
2026-10-23 04:27:05
The accommodation experience was impeccable! Located in the Kurobe Gorge hot spring area, it boasts a time-honored, authentic Japanese ambiance. The rooms offer direct views of the magnificent gorge scenery, and the open-air hot springs feature silky-smooth water in an elegant, relaxing environment. The meals carefully select local ingredients, and the kaiseki cuisine is exquisite and delicious. The staff members are warm and attentive, making this a highly recommended 5-star hot spring ryokan!
Klook User
2026-05-23 05:56:08
"We had an amazing experience visiting Shirakawago and the Snow Wall! Everything was well organized, and the trip was smooth from start to finish. Shirakawago was absolutely beautiful with its traditional village scenery, and the Snow Wall was truly breathtaking — The atmosphere, views, and memories made this trip unforgettable. Thank you for the wonderful and great arrangement. Highly recommended! The break stops along the way were great, giving us time to rest, clean toilet stop, and make the trip more enjoyable. The accommodation was also very good — clean, comfortable, and pleasant after a long day of traveling.
Kwok *********
2026-05-30 08:16:53
The tour guide for this group was from Hong Kong. Sheila, our guide, was very thoughtful. She reminded us that the bus ride would be long and advised us to buy food at a convenience store to eat if we got hungry. The trip was very comfortable, and the tour bus was spacious with plenty of room, so it didn't feel crowded. Every 2 to 3 hours, there was a rest stop where we could buy snacks and use the restroom. On the first day, we visited Kamikochi. The itinerary was well-planned, and we got to see all the intended sights. The weather that day was perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. The scenery in Kamikochi is beautiful and well worth a visit; I recommend it to everyone. Our first night's accommodation was a hot spring ryokan in Hakuba Onsen. The buffet was delicious, with a wide variety of food. On the second day, we went to Tateyama Kurobe. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, and the Snow Valley was closed, which gives us a reason to visit again in the future. We returned to Tokyo around 7 PM after the trip concluded. Our guide, Sheila, also recommended some good restaurants to try in Tokyo. We followed her advice and went to a beef tongue restaurant, which was quite tasty. We are very grateful to our guide for providing us with such an enjoyable two-day, one-night trip.
Tsai *******
2026-07-26 14:31:47
We are very grateful to the tour group for still running the tour even though it was just my wife and me! Throughout the trip, our guides, Liam and Michael, diligently shared information about the attractions and helped us take photos! They also allowed us to experience the beautiful natural scenery of Kurobe Gorge and the unforgettable Shomyo Falls! We hope to have the opportunity to visit various historical sites and natural landscapes with the guides again in the future!
Kurobe at a glance
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Kurobe at a glance for travellers
Kurobe’s bookings on Klook are led by Tours, so the city is best known here for organised day trips and guided excursions that follow the local seasonal rhythm. Demand is very low through much of the year, then surges into November and December — the months with the biggest uplift in bookings according to Klook booking data. That contrast shapes visitor choices: choose relaxed sightseeing and flexible plans in the quieter months, or aim for the lively peak-season atmosphere if you want the full events-and-visitor energy. Decide whether you want tranquillity or peak-season buzz.
All figures and trends here are from Klook booking data.
Best months to visit Kurobe
Klook booking data shows a clear seasonal split: demand is Peak demand in November and December, while January through May plus several other months register as Very quiet or quieter than usual. Prices move independently in places — some of the lowest median prices appear in April and November, while the priciest median is in February — so you can find months with lower prices and lighter crowds. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider April or the quieter shoulder months; for peak-season atmosphere, plan for November or December.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | MYR 1,192 |
| February | Peak demand | MYR 1,306 |
| March | Very quiet | MYR 69 |
| April | Very quiet | MYR 57 |
| May | Very quiet | MYR 65 |
| June | Busier than usual | MYR 65 |
| July | Quieter than usual | MYR 1,038 |
| August | Very quiet | MYR 1,034 |
| September | Very quiet | MYR 69 |
| October | About average | MYR 69 |
| November | Peak demand | MYR 65 |
| December | Peak demand | MYR 438 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Malaysia
Most travellers book in advance but still retain some flexibility — bookings on Klook show people typically secure experiences about 16 days ahead, with the earliest planners also around 16 days out. Because November and December are the busiest months, locking in tours sooner is wise if you plan to visit then; in quieter months you can be more spontaneous. Use Klook to compare typical prices and available dates and reserve the specific tour times you want — it keeps plans flexible while letting you avoid sold-out slots during the peak season.
All timing and booking behaviour is based on Klook booking data.
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